Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Memorial Physician Practices; Price, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Castleview Hospital in Price, UT is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to provide diagnostic testing, therapy administration and patient education. You will collaborate with physicians to develop treatment plans, perform PFTs and EKGs, monitor responses, and respond to respiratory codes as needed.

The role requires an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy, current CRT/RRT license, and BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy required.
• Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice; BLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing.
• Consults with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Performs therapies and educates patients on medication use and respiratory health.
• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. Performs bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco cessation education as ordered.
• Delivers and evaluates patient response to therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition appropriately.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance. Provides rapid assessment and appropriate intervention.
• Educates patients and families about illness management and community resources.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas with required levels and equipment.
• Cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and calibrates equipment.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.

Skills

Diagnostic testing

Treatment planning

Therapy administration

PFTs

EKGs

Patient education

Code response

Equipment calibration

Performance improvement

Flexible shifts

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy

CRT or RRT license in state of practice

BLS certification

ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Schedule: this is a full-time role.

Your experience matters

Castleview Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Respiratory Therapist (CRT) who excels in this role:

• Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing.

• Consults with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans.

• Performs therapies and educates patients on medication use and respiratory health.

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. Performs bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco cessation education as ordered.

• Delivers and evaluates patient response to therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition appropriately.

• Responds to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance. Provides rapid assessment and appropriate intervention.

• Educates patients and families about illness management and community resources.

• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.

• Stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas with required levels and equipment.

• Cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and calibrates equipment.

• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.

• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Education: Associate's degree in respiratory therapy required.

License/Certifications: Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice; BLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.

More about Castleview Hospital

Castleview Hospital is a 39-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Carbon and Emery counties in the high desert of Eastern Utah.The hospital also includes physician practices in Price, UT and Emery Medical Center - a family practice and urgent care clinic in Castle Dale, Utah.

Castleview Hospital maintains a Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, is an Accredited Chest Pain Center, a Stroke designated facility, and has been named a Top 100 and Top 20 rural and community hospital several times.

EEOC Statement

Castleview Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Castleview Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.